The City of Buena Vista announces significant traffic disruptions on Marquette Avenue and Antero Circle. On the agenda, closures, diversions, and alternating lanes to secure the construction sites and streamline local traffic. These works impose no parking and restricted access, with noticeable impacts for residents, businesses, and daily users. A precise schedule and road conditions guide the interventions: gravel before cleaning, paving, and resumption of traffic. Objective: increased safety, visibility of chipseal works and paving 2025, and reliable information for rushed drivers.
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| • Zone 1: Antero Circle and surrounding areas (Monarch Court, Isabel Court, Waters Ave, Brookdale Ave). |
| • Nature of the work: chipseal (gravel + binder). |
| • Schedule for zone 1: Monday, August 11 starting at 7:00 AM (application completed by the end of the day). |
| • Finishing/Cleaning: Wednesday, August 13 starting at 7:00 AM. |
| • Traffic: single lane alternating closures (rolling) on Antero Circle. |
| • Road conditions: presence of gravel before cleaning. |
| • Parking: prohibited on the street during operations (zone 1). |
| • Zone 2: Marquette Avenue and South Railroad Street Pedestrian Trail. |
| • Nature of the work: 2025 Paving Project (milling + paving). |
| • Schedule for zone 2: from Wednesday, August 13 (7:00 AM) to Friday, August 15 (end of the day). |
| • Closures: road and trail completely closed during the works. |
| • Marquette: Total closure during the day, open in the evening to traffic. |
| • Diversion: via South Railroad Street and Baylor Drive. |
| • Pre-paving road conditions: irregular with gravel. |
| • Traffic management: single lane alternating with flaggers. |
| • Parking: prohibited on the street during works (zone 2). |
| • General impact: local traffic affected in both areas. |
| • Contact: Public Works at 719-395-6898. |
| • Road projects info: visit My-BV.com (general information). |
Antero Circle: schedule and scope of works
The City of Buena Vista is scheduling interventions on Antero Circle, impacting Monarch, Isabel, Waters, and Brookdale. The Public Works teams will implement single lane alternating closures on Monday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 13. Alternating traffic will be set up.
The chipseal will begin on Monday, August 11, at 7 AM, with the application of aggregates completed by the end of the day. Loose gravel will remain before sweeping, and the cleaning will start on Wednesday, August 13, at 7 AM. Local traffic will experience delays, managed by flaggers, with residential access maintained under time constraints. No street parking is permitted during the operation.
Marquette Avenue and South Railroad Street: closures and diversions
The 2025 paving project closes Marquette Avenue and the South Railroad Street Pedestrian Trail from August 13 to 15. The milling and paving operations will begin on Wednesday, August 13, at 7 AM, finishing by the end of the day on Friday, August 15. Marquette reopens to traffic each evening.
A total closure of Marquette road will occur during the day, with a diversion via South Railroad Street and Baylor Drive. The pedestrian pathway of South Railroad remains closed during the construction, supervised by flaggers managing temporary alternations. A rough surface and gravel will precede the paving, inviting reduced speed and increased margins. On-street parking remains prohibited in the area, with temporary signage and barriers marking the restrictions.
Local access, safety, and continuity of services
Local traffic retains access, regulated through alternating management, with work windows starting daily at 7 AM sharp. Residents and businesses are encouraged to plan their movements, considering potential delays caused by the operations. The municipality shares visual maps on Facebook, detailing affected areas and proposed detour routes.
Detailed operations schedule
Antero Circle — chipseal operations
On Monday, August 11, starting at 7 AM on Antero Circle, including Monarch Court, Isabel Court, Waters, and Brookdale. The application of aggregate will be completed by the end of the day, with mobile alternating management throughout the maneuvers. On Wednesday, August 13, work will resume at 7 AM for cleaning, additional compaction, and gradual return of the areas.
Marquette Avenue — milling and paving
On Wednesday, August 13, starting at 7 AM the milling on Marquette Avenue, followed by paving and finishing. On Friday, August 15, planned completion by the end of the afternoon, then total reopening subject to inspection. A diversion remains active via South Railroad Street and Baylor Drive, with specific signage at strategic intersections.
Contacts and resources
The Public Works department answers questions at 719-395-6898, during business hours and active phases. The website My-BV.com provides an overview of road construction projects, with maps, intervention sequences, and traffic windows.
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